Three RCTs showed that rubber band ligation was better than injection sclerotherapy in a variety of outcomes (pain, repeat treatment, prolapse, bleeding) in persons with mainly second-degree hemorrhoids; however, rubber band ligation was associated with more immediate adverse effects.
Edema is the medical term for swelling. Body parts swell from injury or inflammation. It can affect a small area or the entire body. Medications, infections, pregnancy, and many other medical problems can cause edema. Edema happens when your small blood vessels become leaky and release fluid into nearby tissues.
Osteoarthritis can cause edema. Fractures can cause bone marrow edema. Three pieces of bone with the marrow in the middle. Certain autoimmune disorders, such as osteoporosis, may cause edema. A diagram of the anatomy of a bone.